Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension - 2024
Join Dr. Silva as he emphasizes the importance of understanding pathophysiology and suggests effective treatments for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension to reduce readmission and improve patient satisfaction.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Physician Assistant
- Advanced Practice Nurses
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to;
- Define neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
- Recognize the difference between classic orthostatic hypotension and delayed orthostatic hypotension.
- Differentiate between general medical causes versus neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension.
- Summarize the different causes of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and identify clues in the clinical history to facilitate this diagnosis.
- Identify the principles of life-style measures in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension.
- Describe pharmacological treatment in refractory cases.
Speaker(s)
Gustavo Silva, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)
Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP
has a financial relationship (Stock) with Apple;.
Peer Reviewer(s)
Robert Fishman, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)
Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-TeleStroke
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Muhammad Saeed, Bcom
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Theresa Sevilis, D.O.
has a financial relationship (Stock) with Moderna;.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Nursing Contact HoursThis nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.